Recalled products Safety Gate — EU safety alerts 2026
Safety Gate — EU product safety alert system (RAPEX)
Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX) is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. EU member states report products that pose a risk — from toys and electronics to cosmetics and clothing. The list below presents products recalled in the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) system that are relevant to the Polish market and is updated continuously.
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Latest recalled products from Safety Gate
Extension lead 3 sockets 3 m
The live holes for the socket pins are not equipped with protective shutters, allowing the user to touch live parts, which may result in an electric shock. Potencjalne skutki: porażenie prądem elektrycznym.
Luxure Parfumes eau de parfum 100 ml
The product contains benzyl alcohol, which is not declared in the list of ingredients. Sensitised users may unknowingly use the cosmetic, increasing the risk of an allergic reaction or skin sensitisation. Potencjalne skutki: skin allergic reaction.
Pawbol lamp with glass shade
The electrical insulation is insufficient, so during lamp replacement the user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potencjalne skutki: electric shock.
Elektromet extension lead with switch 3 m
The rated current of the plug is lower than that of the socket, which may cause overheating, fire or burns. Insufficient clearance and creepage distances can lead to electric shock to the user. Potential effects: burns, electric shock, fire.
Fishing toy set
The toy contains small high-flux magnets that can easily detach and be swallowed. Ingested magnets may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing obstruction or perforation. Potencjalne skutki: intestinal perforation or obstruction requiring urgent medical intervention.
Plasma doll with plastic accessories
The toy contains an excessive concentration of DEHP (up to 2.86% by weight) and DBP (up to 0.34% by weight) phthalates, which may harm children's health and damage the reproductive system. Potential effects: damage to the reproductive system, developmental disorders.
Webski wireless headphones
The solder joints in the product contain an excessive amount of lead, which poses an environmental hazard and may cause contamination. Potential effects: environmental contamination, risk to human and animal health.
Toy slime Bigtoys
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (up to 668.28 mg/kg). Ingestion or prolonged contact with excessive boron may harm children's health by damaging their reproductive system. Potencjalne skutki: damage to the reproductive system, long-term health problems.
BIGTOYS purple toy slime
The migration of boron from the slime is too high (up to 795 mg/kg). Ingestion or prolonged contact with excessive boron may harm children's health, including their reproductive system. Potencjalne skutki: toksyczne działanie boru, uszkodzenie układu rozrodczego, długoterminowe problemy zdrowotne.
Webski wireless headphones
The solder in the product contains an excessive amount of lead (0.15% by weight). Lead poses an environmental hazard and may cause long-term contamination. Potential effects: heavy metal poisoning, long-term health effects, environmental damage.
Toy fishing set with magnetic fish
The toy contains small, strong magnets that can easily detach and be swallowed by a child. Mutual attraction of the magnets in the gastrointestinal tract may cause intestinal obstruction or perforation of the intestinal wall. Potencjalne skutki: intestinal obstruction or perforation requiring urgent medical intervention.
Pegaz Toys magnetic game
The toy contains small, very strong magnets. If several elements are swallowed, they may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing intestinal obstruction or perforation of the digestive tract. Potential effects: intestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, serious complications requiring urgent medical intervention.
Decorative plastic placemat
The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (up to 0.035% and 14.3% by weight), which is not compliant with REACH. Potencjalne skutki: kidney and bone damage, reproductive disorders, increased risk of cancer.
Black and silver metal lamp E27
Internal components are not properly fixed and may contact the metal housing, resulting in a lack of proper earthing. The metal housing can become live, exposing users to electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
VIDVIE 20W USB-C PD USB charger
The capacitor used does not meet the requirements for protection against electrical failure, which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Martes Essentials balance bike
The bike has gaps between the wheel parts and the fork, which may trap feet and cause injuries. The plastic packaging bag is too thin and may cover a child's mouth and nose, leading to a risk of suffocation. Potential effects: injuries, suffocation.
Tulifun plastic sensory toy
The toy's strings are too long and may become wrapped around a child's neck, creating a risk of strangulation during play. Potential effects: child strangulation.
GTV extension lead 5 m (5 sockets)
The plugs lack appropriate shields, making live parts accessible. The user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
GTV extension lead 3 m 5 sockets
The product's plugs have no protective shields, making live parts accessible to the user. There is a risk of contact with live components. Potencjalne skutki: electric shock, serious bodily injury or death.
GTV extension lead 3 m, 4 sockets
The product's plugs lack adequate shielding, leaving live parts accessible. The user may touch energised parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock and severe injuries.
GTV extension lead 5 m with 3 sockets
The product's plugs have no protection, so live parts are accessible and the user may touch components under voltage. Potential effects: electric shock.
Bottari rear child bicycle seat
The seat's fastening system may not lock correctly and the harness and small parts can detach, leading to the seat coming loose while riding and small parts being put in the mouth. Potential effects: fall from the bicycle, injuries, choking.
Smiki plastic toy with cord
The product has small parts that can detach and be swallowed, and an overly long cord that can wrap around a child's neck, leading to a risk of strangulation. The thin, self-retracting cord may also cause cuts. Potencjalne skutki: choking, strangulation, cuts.
RAWMARK felt-tip pens set
The migration of aluminium from the toy is too high (measured value up to 2724 mg/kg). Aluminium is toxic to children if ingested. Potencjalne skutki: metal poisoning, damage to the nervous system.
Kidwell 3-in-1 tricycle
The tricycle is too unstable and, when used on uneven surfaces, may tip over, causing the child to fall and suffer bodily injuries. Potencjalne skutki: injuries to the child.
Bocioland children's sleeping bag 50 x 90 cm
The neck opening is too large, so the child may slip inside the sleeping bag and cover their mouth or nose. The looped label can trap fingers. Small metal snap fasteners may detach and be swallowed or inhaled. Potential effects: suffocation, finger entrapment, choking on small parts.
PROFUS protective gloves 10XL
The gloves do not provide adequate abrasion protection and may easily tear, increasing the risk of hand injuries during work. Potential consequences: hand injuries, cuts, abrasions and other mechanical damage.
extension cord 3 m, 3 sockets
Inadequate protection allows access to live parts, which may lead to electric shock. Potencjalne skutki: electric shock, serious injuries, possible life-threatening conditions.
GTV extension cord 5 m with 4 sockets
The plugs of the product have no covers, making live parts accessible. A user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock, bodily injury, life-threatening situation.
Ceiling lamp, metal housing, 4x GU10
Insufficient creepage distances and clearances, undersized internal wiring and unreliable lamp holder connections may make live parts accessible to the user. Potential effects: electric shock.
ENERO children's three-wheeled scooter
The front wheels are too small and may get stuck on uneven surfaces, and the handlebar tubes are not resistant to load and may collapse during use, causing the child to fall and suffer injuries. Potential effects: injuries, bruises, fractures.
Spider Man toy bow and arrows set
The suction cup of the projectiles can easily detach, creating a choking risk if swallowed by a child. Shooting the projectile without the suction cup may cause eye injuries. Potencjalne skutki: choking, eye injuries.
Bellelli rear bicycle child seat, 9-22 kg
The footrests have insufficient mechanical strength and may break, creating sharp edges that can cause cuts. A child's limbs may become trapped in the bicycle wheel, leading to serious injuries. Potential effects: injuries, cuts, limb damage.
Eau de toilette 100 ml Bi•es
The product contains the prohibited substance 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which may damage the reproductive system, harm the unborn child, and cause skin sensitisation. Potential effects: reproductive system damage, harmful effects on the fetus, skin allergic reactions.
Ceiling lamp with metal body
The product is not properly earthed. Metal parts of the lamp may become live if the insulation is damaged. The user may touch live parts and suffer an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Ceiling lamp with metal body
The product is not properly earthed, so accessible metal parts of the lamp can become live. The user may touch live parts and receive an electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Class II ceiling lamp with metal body
Accessible metal parts of the lamp can become live if the insulation is damaged, creating a risk of electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Gel nail polish 8 ml VICTORIA VYNN
According to the ingredient list, the product contains diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), which is banned in cosmetics and may harm the reproductive system and cause allergic skin reactions. Potencjalne skutki: damage to the reproductive system, risk to the fetus, skin allergic reactions.
Gel nail polish 8 ml Victoria VYNN
The product contains diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide (TPO), a substance banned in cosmetics, which may damage the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause allergic skin reactions. Potential effects: toxic effects, irritation, allergic reactions, reproductive complications.
ORCA submersible water pump, mains-powered
Due to inadequate earthing, insulation, cross-section of the power cord and insufficient clearance and creepage distances, the product poses a risk of electric shock to the user. Potential effects: electric shock.
LEAN Toys magnetic toy set
The set contains small, very strong magnets which, if swallowed, may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing obstruction or perforation that requires urgent medical intervention. Potential effects: intestinal damage, serious complications, life-threatening condition.
LEAN Toys plastic crab toy with handle and rings
The toy has protruding parts that can be put into the mouth. A small child may choke on a part of the toy while playing. Potential effects: choking, serious risk to health and life.
Sternhoff LED lighting chain for interconnection
The product has insufficient mechanical strength, an undersized cross-section of wires, and a socket design allowing single-pole insertion of plugs, creating a risk of contact with live parts and electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
Push-along toy with plastic ball
The toy contains a small part (blue plastic ball) that can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children. The plastic bag packaging is too thin and may cause suffocation if placed over a child's head. Potential effects: choking or suffocation.
Midex jumping rope toy with counter
The plastic material of the toy contains an excessive concentration of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) up to 9.7% by weight, exceeding legal limits and potentially harming health, especially the reproductive system. Potential effects: damage to the reproductive system, long-term health complications.
Plastic ball 'Pegaz Toys' with detachable pendant
The plastic contains excessive levels of DIBP and DBP phthalates, which may harm children's health by damaging the reproductive system. Potential effects: damage to the reproductive system, developmental complications.
Plastic toy "Sheng Er Na" cow-shaped, battery operated
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (up to 84.8 dB), which may lead to permanent or partial hearing loss in a child. Potencjalne skutki: hearing damage.
Outdoor LED lighting chain
The product is not adequately protected against moisture, has an insufficient cross-section of wires and the socket allows insertion of a single-pole plug. Accessible parts can become live, creating a risk of electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock, serious bodily injury, life-threatening conditions.
LEDon TIME lighting chain 2.5 m
The product is not protected against moisture, although it is recommended for outdoor use. Water can penetrate into the electrical components and damage the insulation, which may lead to electric shock. Potential effects: electric shock.
XUDO LED wall lamp
The terminal block is not permanently fixed, wires may loosen and touch metal parts, making them live and creating a risk of electric shock to the user. Potential effects: electric shock.
Magnetic toy 40 blocks + 18 balls
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If swallowed, they can attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The non-breathable bag with drawstrings may cover the child's mouth and nose, leading to suffocation. Potential effects: bowel perforation, serious complications, suffocation.
Metal decorative hair comb with a bow.
The product contains an excessive concentration of cadmium (4% by weight). Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage kidneys and bones and is carcinogenic. Potential effects: poisoning, organ damage, increased cancer risk.
Deodorant spray for men 75 ml Playboy
The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a substance banned in cosmetics. BMHCA may damage the reproductive system, harm the unborn child and cause skin sensitisation. Potencjalne skutki: reproductive system damage, risk to the fetus, skin allergic reactions.
Magnetic toy 20 magnets BIGTOYS
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If swallowed, they may attract each other through the intestinal walls, causing obstruction or perforation. Potencjalne skutki: intestinal damage, severe complications, need for emergency surgery, health risk.
BIGTOYS squeaky toy set
The toy contains an excessive concentration of the phthalate DEHP (up to 14.5% by weight), which can harm children's health and cause damage to the reproductive system. Potencjalne skutki: damage to the reproductive system, developmental disorders.
Plastic ball "Best Toys"
The toy contains excessive levels of phthalates DEHP, DBP and DIBP (up to 2.5%, 5.2% and 8% by weight). These phthalates can harm children's health, particularly the reproductive system. Potential effects: reproductive system damage, developmental disorders.
Extralink carbon monoxide detector
The product is not sufficiently sensitive to carbon monoxide (CO), which may result in the alarm not activating and exposing the user to CO poisoning and suffocation. Potential effects: poisoning, suffocation, life-threatening complications.
Brush cutter knife mounting with chains
The screws or rivets fastening the chains to the knife may break, causing the chains to detach during use and hit the user, leading to injuries. Potential effects: bodily injury, severe mechanical trauma.
Blade holder with chains for brush cutter
The screws or rivets fixing the chains to the blade may break, causing the chains to detach during use and hit the operator, leading to serious bodily injuries. Potencjalne skutki: injuries.
Mr Drill brush cutter knife attachment
The rivets fastening the blades to the disc may break, causing the blades to detach during use and hit the user, resulting in injuries. Potential effects: bodily injury, cuts, serious harm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Safety Gate?
Safety Gate (formerly RAPEX) is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Member states report products that pose a risk, from toys and electronics to cosmetics and clothing.
What to do if you bought a recalled product?
Stop using or consuming the product immediately. Most recalled products can be returned to the store for a full refund, even without a receipt. On each alert page you will find a direct link to the official report with detailed information from the authorities.
What to do if you have this product?
A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.
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Do not eat or use the product
Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
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Check the batch number and expiry date
Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
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Return it to the shop
You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
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Get help and report it
If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.
General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.